Refresh and Recharge in Beautiful, Affordable Mendocino County
Take Advantage of Fabulous Low-Season Specials on Lodging!

MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA -- (November 20, 2008) -- In these tough times, people need a relaxing getaway more than ever – and the amazing value and breathtaking natural beauty of Mendocino County is the perfect antidote to stress. Wine tasting is almost always free at our wineries, off season rates at the charming inns, spas, resorts, and hotels drop well below $200 per night (and sometimes below $100), and the County’s gifted chefs consistently prepare satisfying, reasonably-priced food fantasies with the abundant local ingredients such as wild mushrooms, crab, and organic fruits and vegetables. And watching the ocean, hiking amongst majestic ancient trees, browsing in galleries, and breathing some of the freshest air in the world are all complimentary!

See below for just a few of these fabulous deals. We have more than just lush countryside and awe-inspiring coastline – we have a restorative vacation for every budget.

All prices quoted are good for double occupancy, exclusive of taxes and gratuities, and may not apply on holiday weekends.

Secluded and romantic Elk Cove Inn & Spa is located directly on the ocean on Mendocino County’s quiet South Coast. Luxurious accommodations with an on-site European Day Spa. Call the inn directly at the number below to book their amazing low season, mid-week winter rates. Right now, garden rooms start at $83 per night with a three night mid-week stay and come with:

• Free wine and homemade chocolate chip cookies on arrival
• Champagne with huge complimentary breakfast
• Cocktails and wine every afternoon served in the new lounge area
• Wi-fi throughout the property

All spa services are 20% off right now as well which means you can get a 40 minute massage for only $56 to get a jump start on unwinding. Good Sundays through Thursdays through April 30th.

The Elk Cove Inn & Spa, www.elkcoveinn.com, 800-275-2967.

Unwind yourself under majestic Redwoods and let Baechtel Creek Inn and Spa in Mendocino wine country restore and soothe your spirit. Now through February 2009 one night’s lodging costs only $99.99 plus tax and includes a complimentary bottle of Mendocino County wine and a map to the Redwood Forest. Stay two nights for $274 and you also get a Coastal Medley massage in their spa which uses the ancient art of aromatherapy, herbs and botanicals and offers treatments individually designed to balance your mind, body and spirit.

Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa, www.baechtelcreekinn.com, 800-459-9911.

The Country Inn B&B in Fort Bragg is walking distance from the historic Skunk Train and shopping at fun boutiques. Award winning restaurants are close at hand too! Now they are offering rooms for $55 (without fireplace) and $90 for rooms with fireplaces, even on the weekends, through March 2009.

Country Inn, www.beourguests.com, 800-831-5327.

Highland Ranch in the beautiful Anderson Valley offers a real ranch resort experience, right in the heart of Mendocino wine country. More than just a cozy B & B, the ranch’s rates include everything: three meals a day, yoga, massage, clay pigeon shooting, tennis and of course – horseback riding! Off season midweek rates can go as low as per night $177 per person with a two night minimum. Prices are good through March 2009.

Highland Ranch, www.highlandranch.com, 707-895-3600.

Dennen’s Victorian Farmhouse has been offering luxury at affordable prices for years, but this Fall brings some really extraordinary specials. Located next to a year round creek, the rich riparian corridor and miles of forest behind it give you a unique window on the wildlife of the North Coast. Dennen’s offers cozy rooms furnished in period style with 450 threadcount cotton sheets, featherbeds, and breakfast brought to you in bed every morning. Rooms can start as low as $127 per night with a three night minimum through April 2009.

Dennen’s Victorian Farmhouse, www.victorianfarmhouse.com, 800-264-4723.

Picturesque Mar Vista Cottages on Mendocino’s gloriously uncrowded South Coast have full kitchens and fireplaces – and the price of your stay includes all the fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers you can pick from their organic gardens, as well as fresh laid eggs from the resident hens. Monday through Thursday rates during November through March can be as low at $103 per night (with three night minimum stay).

Mar Vista Cottages, www.marvistamendocino.com, 877-855-3522.

Now through January 2009, treat yourself and a special someone to a pampering spa weekend at the fabulous Stanford Inn by the Sea. This package includes two nights' lodging for two in a room with a fireplace and views, a three course dinner at the award-winning Ravens’ Restaurant each night for two, as well as brunch each morning cooked to order. A forest massage or facial is included for one of you. You can borrow bikes and explore the area, swim in the pool, soak in the hot tub, or just relax in front of the fire. Prices start at $318 per night with a two-night minimum.

Stanford Inn by the Sea, www.stanfordinn.com, 800-331-8884.

The Wharf Master's Inn is perched on a cliff over a hidden cove in Point Arena, a quaint village on Mendocino’s peaceful yet spectacular South Coast. They offer very special deals now through May 15, 2009 – with rates starting at $85 per night midweek and $105 per night on weekends.

The Wharf Master's Inn, www.wharfmasters.com, 800-932-4031.

Mendocino Farmhouse inn and B & B is nestled in their own private Redwood Forest and surrounded by rolling lawns and gorgeous gardens, but still only a mile and a half from the shops, galleries and fine eateries of Mendocino Village. November 1 through March 31st, all rooms are $139 with a two night minimum stay. New reservations only please.

The Mendocino Farmhouse, www.mendocinofarmhouse.com, 800-475-1536

The historic Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast in charming Mendocino Village features fluffy featherbeds, breakfast in bed, afternoon tea with cookies, crackling fireplaces and room rates starting at $99 midweek now through April 2009.

The Headlands Inn, www.headlandsinn.com, 800-354-4431

The venerable White Gate Inn and their more casual sister establishment Abigail’s – both in the heart of Mendocino Village – have off season deals that start at $99 per night, good now through April 9th. Traditional Victorians with lovely period appointments, full breakfasts, and wine and cheese hour nightly, these two can’t be beat for value.

White Gate Inn and Abigail’s, www.whitegateinn.com, 800-531-7282.

Silver’s at the Wharf, a fun fresh seafood restaurant right on Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg, has waterfront rooms for a very special price Sundays through Thursdays through March. Stay for $89.50 per night with a two night minimum or $83 per night with a three night minimum and you get $50 in food script in their famous restaurant.

Silver’s at the Wharf, www.silversathewharf.com, 707-964-0569.

The most exciting new restaurant on the coast, La Petite Rive is run by husband and wife team Troy and Melanie Barrett. For the price of your entrée ($23.95 - $34.95), you get a full five courses, including a 2 oz. wine pour of the Chef Barrett’s choice with your amuse bouche. The California French style food is truly outstanding, with choices such as Filet Mignon, fresh local fish, rack of lamb, pork tenderloin and the Chef’s special crispy duck – to name just a few.

Open Thursday through Sunday nights till April (they add Wednesday night after that), with two seatings a night at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

La Petite Rive, 707-937-4945.

For more information about affordable luxury in Mendocino County, CA go to www.gomendo.com or call 1-866-STAY MENDO.